Stuffed Pig's Trotter

Succulent boned pig's trotter filled with a savory fruit and breadcrumb stuffing, slow-cooked in a rich chicken stock base.

Dinner Pork Slow-Cooked Traditional Stuffing

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1420.2

kcal / serving

2840.4 kcal total

Carbs

82.6g

per serving

165.2 g total

Fat

97.3g

per serving

194.5 g total

Protein

57.8g

per serving

115.6 g total

Cook Time

180

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

Butter

For the stuffing

piece

Egg

Free-range, beaten

Fruits

110

Prune

Stones removed, chopped

Cranberry

Dried

Cherry

Dried

GrainsCereals

170

Breadcrumb

Fresh white

Liquids

300

Chicken Stock

Meat

piece

Pig's Trotter

Boned

NutsSeeds

sprigs

Thyme

Leaves only, chopped; for stuffing

piece

Salt

To taste

piece

Black Pepper

Freshly ground, to taste

sprigs

Thyme

Leaves only, chopped; for the dish

Vegetables

piece

Onion

Chopped; for the stuffing

piece

Carrot

Halved

Method

Add chicken stock and bake for 2 to 3 hours until cooked through.

Soften the chopped onion in melted butter in a frying pan.

Combine the softened onion with breadcrumbs, dried fruit, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Bind the mixture with the beaten egg, stuff the pig's trotter, and tie with string.

Preheat the oven to 190°C.

Place the trotter on a bed of carrots, onions, and thyme in an ovenproof dish.